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Rø is a small village on the Danish island of
Bornholm Bornholm () is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of Poland. Strategically located, Bornholm has been fought over for centuries. It has usually been ruled by ...
, 2 km from the north coast and 7 km west of
Gudhjem Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 736 (1 January 2022). Gudhjem is a popular venue for tourists who are attracted by its steep, picturesque streets, views ...
. The Rønne–Allinge railway (1913–1953) brought prosperity to the village leaving the old station in the village. The
Bornholm Art Museum The Bornholm Art Museum (''Bornholms Kunstmuseum'') is situated on the Danish island of Bornholm, above the Sanctuary Rocks ('' Helligdomsklipperne'') about 6 kilometres north-west of Gudhjem, Denmark. History The museum's permanent collection ...
is close to Rø as are the scenic Sanctuary Rocks.
Rø Church Rø Church (''Rø Kirke'') is a parish church located in the little village of Rø in the north of the Danish island of Bornholm. Completed in 1888, it replaces a Romanesque building dating from c. 1200 which was demolished in 1887 as a result o ...
from 1888 is a rough copy of the now demolished Romanesque building from the 13th century. With a top at 431.3 metres (1,036 ft) above sea level, the nearby Rø Transmission Tower reaches the highest elevation in Denmark.Tall (height > 310 metres) "Radio Masts in Denmark, part 2"
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Bornholm Villages in Denmark {{CapitalDK-stub